A priory for the Order of the Star of Bethlehem, built in 1247 on Bishopsgate at Liverpool Street, started admitting mental patients in 1357. This was probably the world's first institution to specialise in mental illness. It developed into a horrible place, known as Bedlam, dedicated to the commitment of the insane. In 1676 it moved to the London Wall site and it was this building that was adorned with the Cibber statues of Raving and Melancholy Madness. In 1815 Bedlam moved to the St George's Fields site (at that time owned by the City of London) in Southwark and, when in 1930 it moved out to a site near Beckenham, the Southwark buildings became the Imperial War Museum.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Bethlehem Hospital 1&2
Commemorated ati
Bethlehem Hospital - first
Site of the first Bethlehem Hospital 1247 - 1676. The Corporation of the City...
Bethlehem Hospital - second
Site of the second Bethlehem Hospital, 1676 -1815. The Corporation of the Cit...
Gift from Lord Rothermere
This plaque was unveiled a second time, during the 75th anniversary celebrati...
Harmsworth - IWM
In 1926 Harold Harmsworth, the first Viscount Rothermere, bought the grounds ...
Other Subjects
Lt.-Col. Francis A. Brooks, MD, MRCS
Inspecting Officer on staff of Chief Commissioner in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 District Metropolitan Corps, 1899-1935. Knight Grace in the Order of St John. The Museum of the Order of S...
Person, Armed Forces, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration
1 memorial
Sophia Jex-Blake
Physician and teacher. Born Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake in Hastings. She studied at the University of Edinburgh and led the campaign to give women access to university education. She was the first prac...
1 memorial
Lorne House
Early-mid 19th century pair of terraced houses, now Grade II Listed. From 1945 on this property has had a chequered career. Lome House was approved for the education and training of girls sent the...
1 memorial
Loughton Red Cross Military Hospital / Braeside VAD Hospital
From the magnificent Lost Hospitals of London: "In December 1914 Braeside was accepted by the War Office for use as an auxiliary military hospital. The Braeside V.A.D. Hospital opened in January 19...
1 memorial
Dr Owen Lankester
Chairman of the East End Maternity Hospital, 1902 - 1933. His obituary in Medical News 6 January 1934 tells us: Born Alfred Owen Lankester, brother to (the later) Sir Ray Lankester. Died at home...
1 memorial
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